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The Economic Statistics Centre of Excellence (ESCoE) is a research centre hosted at King's College London and supported by the ONS.
We provide research on economic statistics for the modern economy. 📈
We provide research on economic statistics for the modern economy. 📈
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@escoeorg.bsky.social
· Nov 14
How can we understand turning points in the economy before official statistics are released?
A new ESCoE Discussion Paper by @yannisgalanakis.bsky.social & Anthony Savagar offers an exciting answer.
Paper: tinyurl.com/ecmw9evj
Video: youtu.be/9qc47eYYeTc
Dashboard: tinyurl.com/448znpnz
A new ESCoE Discussion Paper by @yannisgalanakis.bsky.social & Anthony Savagar offers an exciting answer.
Paper: tinyurl.com/ecmw9evj
Video: youtu.be/9qc47eYYeTc
Dashboard: tinyurl.com/448znpnz
Last chance to sign up for this in-person @niesrorg.bsky.social event, featuring ESCoE Director/ @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social's Rebecca Riley.
📍Tomorrow 5.30pm ⏰ In person only event 🗓️
Rebuilding National #Statistics 📊
A debate to generate constructive ideas on how the #ONS can further improve its systems -
Panel discussion chaired by @philaldrick.bsky.social
Last chance to sign up👇
@escoeorg.bsky.social
niesr.ac.uk/event/rethin...
Rebuilding National #Statistics 📊
A debate to generate constructive ideas on how the #ONS can further improve its systems -
Panel discussion chaired by @philaldrick.bsky.social
Last chance to sign up👇
@escoeorg.bsky.social
niesr.ac.uk/event/rethin...
Rebuilding National Statistics - NIESR
Recent years have seen increasing concern with the quality of ONS data and the impact it is having on macro policymaking in the UK. The complexity of measuring a rapidly evolving modern economy—especi...
niesr.ac.uk
December 15, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Last chance to sign up for this in-person @niesrorg.bsky.social event, featuring ESCoE Director/ @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social's Rebecca Riley.
Missed ESCoE's autumn 2025 webinar series?
Recordings are available on our website: www.escoe.ac.uk/webinars/
@kingsbschool.bsky.social
Recordings are available on our website: www.escoe.ac.uk/webinars/
@kingsbschool.bsky.social
December 15, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Missed ESCoE's autumn 2025 webinar series?
Recordings are available on our website: www.escoe.ac.uk/webinars/
@kingsbschool.bsky.social
Recordings are available on our website: www.escoe.ac.uk/webinars/
@kingsbschool.bsky.social
"I was struck by the openness of the discussions, and the willingness of experts from around the world to share the challenges they face and potential solutions to meet them."
ESCoE Engagement Director Darren Morgan reflects on the recent UNSW-ESCoE Conference: tinyurl.com/yc7wbh8b
ESCoE Engagement Director Darren Morgan reflects on the recent UNSW-ESCoE Conference: tinyurl.com/yc7wbh8b
UNSW-ESCoE Conference 2025: Darren Morgan reflects - ESCoE
Following the UNSW-ESCoE Conference on Economic Measurement 2025, ESCoE Engagement Director Darren Morgan reflects on the event.
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December 12, 2025 at 8:27 AM
"I was struck by the openness of the discussions, and the willingness of experts from around the world to share the challenges they face and potential solutions to meet them."
ESCoE Engagement Director Darren Morgan reflects on the recent UNSW-ESCoE Conference: tinyurl.com/yc7wbh8b
ESCoE Engagement Director Darren Morgan reflects on the recent UNSW-ESCoE Conference: tinyurl.com/yc7wbh8b
"Technological advances have rewired our economy, but we’ve been slow to rewire our economic statistics, which leaves huge blind spots for decision-makers."
Read more in this IMF article by ESCoE Director & @kingsbschool.bsky.social Professor Rebecca Riley: tinyurl.com/e8a6jpw7
Read more in this IMF article by ESCoE Director & @kingsbschool.bsky.social Professor Rebecca Riley: tinyurl.com/e8a6jpw7
It’s Time to Modernize Measures of Growth
Economic assessments may miss important changes in a rewired, data-driven economy
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December 11, 2025 at 11:16 AM
"Technological advances have rewired our economy, but we’ve been slow to rewire our economic statistics, which leaves huge blind spots for decision-makers."
Read more in this IMF article by ESCoE Director & @kingsbschool.bsky.social Professor Rebecca Riley: tinyurl.com/e8a6jpw7
Read more in this IMF article by ESCoE Director & @kingsbschool.bsky.social Professor Rebecca Riley: tinyurl.com/e8a6jpw7
For more on subnational indicators, read this ESCoE blog by researchers at @fraserofallander.org @unistrathclyde.bsky.social about supporting comparative regional analysis across the UK and in Northern Ireland: tinyurl.com/43c2hfvu
📊 Northern Ireland Productivity Dashboard 2025
Explore data on productivity trends across Northern Ireland compared to the rest of the UK. By Ruth Donaldson, @djordanecon.bsky.social, Seán McDonald and @profjohnturner.bsky.social.
🔗 www.productivity.ac.uk/research/nor...
Explore data on productivity trends across Northern Ireland compared to the rest of the UK. By Ruth Donaldson, @djordanecon.bsky.social, Seán McDonald and @profjohnturner.bsky.social.
🔗 www.productivity.ac.uk/research/nor...
Northern Ireland Productivity Dashboard 2025 - The Productivity Institute
The dashboard assesses NI’s performance across the key drivers of productivity, which provide the foundations for long-run productivity growth.
www.productivity.ac.uk
December 11, 2025 at 10:18 AM
For more on subnational indicators, read this ESCoE blog by researchers at @fraserofallander.org @unistrathclyde.bsky.social about supporting comparative regional analysis across the UK and in Northern Ireland: tinyurl.com/43c2hfvu
Interesting piece by ESCoE Leadership Executive member @dianecoyle1859.bsky.social and @michaelkenny.bsky.social ( @bennettschool.cam.ac.uk @cam.ac.uk ).
If you’re involved in research impact, public engagement (in any form) then you really need to read this from @dianecoyle1859.bsky.social and @michaelkenny.bsky.social at @bennettschool.cam.ac.uk
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
How to get science back into policymaking
Misunderstanding and hubris have broken public trust in governments’ use of science, but it can be restored.
www.nature.com
December 10, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Interesting piece by ESCoE Leadership Executive member @dianecoyle1859.bsky.social and @michaelkenny.bsky.social ( @bennettschool.cam.ac.uk @cam.ac.uk ).
@theifs.bsky.social is looking for a new Associate Director to lead its healthcare programme. ⬇️
Would you like to lead our @theifs.bsky.social work on healthcare? We are looking to recruit an outstanding economist to become an Associate Director and lead a programme of economic research on health and/or healthcare. Job advert here: app.beapplied.com/apply/jfzr0z...
Associate Director (Health/Healthcare)
Background to the role The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) is Europe’s leading centre for research on the microeconomics of public policy. It is a politically independent registered educational c...
app.beapplied.com
December 10, 2025 at 2:55 PM
@theifs.bsky.social is looking for a new Associate Director to lead its healthcare programme. ⬇️
New ESCoE blog: tinyurl.com/yff6e4ns
Brodie Gillan (@fraserofallander.org @unistrathclyde.bsky.social) explores how better measurement of Non-Profit Institutions Serving Households could pave the way for a voluntary sector satellite account, giving us a fuller picture of its scale and impact.
Brodie Gillan (@fraserofallander.org @unistrathclyde.bsky.social) explores how better measurement of Non-Profit Institutions Serving Households could pave the way for a voluntary sector satellite account, giving us a fuller picture of its scale and impact.
Improving how we measure the UK's voluntary sector - ESCoE
This blog examines how improving economic statistics can better capture the UK’s voluntary sector and its contribution to the economy.
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December 10, 2025 at 10:11 AM
New ESCoE blog: tinyurl.com/yff6e4ns
Brodie Gillan (@fraserofallander.org @unistrathclyde.bsky.social) explores how better measurement of Non-Profit Institutions Serving Households could pave the way for a voluntary sector satellite account, giving us a fuller picture of its scale and impact.
Brodie Gillan (@fraserofallander.org @unistrathclyde.bsky.social) explores how better measurement of Non-Profit Institutions Serving Households could pave the way for a voluntary sector satellite account, giving us a fuller picture of its scale and impact.
ESCoE Leadership Executive members Kevin Fox, Darren Morgan, Rebecca Riley and Paul Schreyer, along with ESCoE's Erwin Diewert are contributing to the International NSI SNA25 and BPM7 Roundtable hosted at UNSW Business School.
December 9, 2025 at 11:09 PM
ESCoE Leadership Executive members Kevin Fox, Darren Morgan, Rebecca Riley and Paul Schreyer, along with ESCoE's Erwin Diewert are contributing to the International NSI SNA25 and BPM7 Roundtable hosted at UNSW Business School.
What are the most significant challenges in the implementation of SNA25and BPM7 and how can academics help? We find out from 4 NSI leaders Andre Loranger (StatsCanada), Vipin Arora (U.S. BEA), James Benford (UK ONS) and David Gruen (Australian Bureau of Statistics) in our Plenary chaired session.
December 9, 2025 at 5:30 AM
What are the most significant challenges in the implementation of SNA25and BPM7 and how can academics help? We find out from 4 NSI leaders Andre Loranger (StatsCanada), Vipin Arora (U.S. BEA), James Benford (UK ONS) and David Gruen (Australian Bureau of Statistics) in our Plenary chaired session.
This morning’s Contributory sessions include presentations from ESCoE Research Associates Larissa Marioni @niesrorg.bsky.social on using new sources of data to understand skill development and supply and @nguyendavid.bsky.social (Stanford) on measuring consumer surplus at scale.
December 9, 2025 at 2:00 AM
This morning’s Contributory sessions include presentations from ESCoE Research Associates Larissa Marioni @niesrorg.bsky.social on using new sources of data to understand skill development and supply and @nguyendavid.bsky.social (Stanford) on measuring consumer surplus at scale.
Keynote from @graftonquentin.bsky.social (Australian National University) today on estimates of well-being for individual countries. #EconStats2025
December 8, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Keynote from @graftonquentin.bsky.social (Australian National University) today on estimates of well-being for individual countries. #EconStats2025
Opportunity with ESCoE partner Bennett School of Public Policy @cam.ac.uk. ⬇️
We're recruiting for a Research Assistant
We're looking for someone interested in one or more of the following - institutions; governance; devolution; place-based policy; and public administration.
📆 Apply by 5 January 2026
🔗https://www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/research-assistant-fixed-term-jb48083
We're looking for someone interested in one or more of the following - institutions; governance; devolution; place-based policy; and public administration.
📆 Apply by 5 January 2026
🔗https://www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/research-assistant-fixed-term-jb48083
December 8, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Opportunity with ESCoE partner Bennett School of Public Policy @cam.ac.uk. ⬇️
The final sessions of the day featured three ESCoE papers presented by ESCoE/ @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social PhD students Russell Black and Juan Reyes and ESCoE Director Rebecca Riley .
December 8, 2025 at 6:09 AM
The final sessions of the day featured three ESCoE papers presented by ESCoE/ @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social PhD students Russell Black and Juan Reyes and ESCoE Director Rebecca Riley .
How can we measure productivity in healthcare?
Today's second keynote from Catherine de Fontenay (The Australian Productivity Commission) @pc.gov.uk dives into this important topic.
Read about related ESCoE work: tinyurl.com/ym97ybnc #EconStats2025
Today's second keynote from Catherine de Fontenay (The Australian Productivity Commission) @pc.gov.uk dives into this important topic.
Read about related ESCoE work: tinyurl.com/ym97ybnc #EconStats2025
December 8, 2025 at 3:29 AM
How can we measure productivity in healthcare?
Today's second keynote from Catherine de Fontenay (The Australian Productivity Commission) @pc.gov.uk dives into this important topic.
Read about related ESCoE work: tinyurl.com/ym97ybnc #EconStats2025
Today's second keynote from Catherine de Fontenay (The Australian Productivity Commission) @pc.gov.uk dives into this important topic.
Read about related ESCoE work: tinyurl.com/ym97ybnc #EconStats2025
ESCoE Research Associate Julia Wdowin bennettschool.cam.ac.uk presenting ESCoE work on shadow prices and valuing wind energy.
Read more about the project: tinyurl.com/5n7sy766 #EconStats2025
Read more about the project: tinyurl.com/5n7sy766 #EconStats2025
December 8, 2025 at 1:34 AM
ESCoE Research Associate Julia Wdowin bennettschool.cam.ac.uk presenting ESCoE work on shadow prices and valuing wind energy.
Read more about the project: tinyurl.com/5n7sy766 #EconStats2025
Read more about the project: tinyurl.com/5n7sy766 #EconStats2025
The first keynote of the conference is from Vipin Arora (Director, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis ).
Vipin is discussing recent and planned data quality improvements at BEA. #EconStats2025
Vipin is discussing recent and planned data quality improvements at BEA. #EconStats2025
December 7, 2025 at 11:27 PM
The first keynote of the conference is from Vipin Arora (Director, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis ).
Vipin is discussing recent and planned data quality improvements at BEA. #EconStats2025
Vipin is discussing recent and planned data quality improvements at BEA. #EconStats2025
Great to be kicking off the UNSW-ESCoE Conference on Economic Measurement 2025 at UNSW Sydney.
The conference brings together researchers to improve measurement and understanding of data that informs policy and business decisions.
#EconStats2025
The conference brings together researchers to improve measurement and understanding of data that informs policy and business decisions.
#EconStats2025
December 7, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Great to be kicking off the UNSW-ESCoE Conference on Economic Measurement 2025 at UNSW Sydney.
The conference brings together researchers to improve measurement and understanding of data that informs policy and business decisions.
#EconStats2025
The conference brings together researchers to improve measurement and understanding of data that informs policy and business decisions.
#EconStats2025
Read about ESCoE work on low pay in the UK in this blog post by John Forth (@bayesbschool.bsky.social): tinyurl.com/26jnynn6
The Government has announced that the adult minimum wage will increase by 4.1% to £12.71. This is likely to be faster than inflation and average earnings growth. The UK’s minimum wage is already one of the highest amongst developed countries and this will push it higher.
December 5, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Read about ESCoE work on low pay in the UK in this blog post by John Forth (@bayesbschool.bsky.social): tinyurl.com/26jnynn6
Fantastic to see this return in 2026. Catch up on ESCoE’s 2025 National Productivity Week event: www.escoe.ac.uk/national-pro...
We are delighted to announce National Productivity Week is back 27 Apr – 1 May 2026, focusing on how productivity improvements can lead to better outcomes for people, firms and places.
Learn more: www.productivity.ac.uk/news/nationa...
#NPW2026
Learn more: www.productivity.ac.uk/news/nationa...
#NPW2026
National Productivity Week 2026 - Better outcomes for people, firms and places - The Productivity Institute
National Productivity Week will return from 27 April – 1 May 2026 for a nationwide programme of events focused on improving productivity and delivering better outcomes for people, firms and places.
www.productivity.ac.uk
December 4, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Fantastic to see this return in 2026. Catch up on ESCoE’s 2025 National Productivity Week event: www.escoe.ac.uk/national-pro...
Read about ESCoE work on this topic, in partnership with
@kingscollegelondon.bsky.social and @theifs.bsky.social: tinyurl.com/5awavrak
@kingscollegelondon.bsky.social and @theifs.bsky.social: tinyurl.com/5awavrak
🔎 Read the research on the link between income and happiness by @drekaterinaoparina.bsky.social, Andrew E. Clark & Richard Layard 👇
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Does getting richer make people happier? - Economics Observatory
The relationship between economic growth and happiness is not as straightforward as it first appears. While higher income is associated with greater wellbeing, other factors like healthcare and…
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December 2, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Read about ESCoE work on this topic, in partnership with
@kingscollegelondon.bsky.social and @theifs.bsky.social: tinyurl.com/5awavrak
@kingscollegelondon.bsky.social and @theifs.bsky.social: tinyurl.com/5awavrak
Value Added Tax (VAT) data is fast, comprehensive, and already collected from all UK firms with turnover above £90,000. But how reliable is it for measuring economic growth?
Find out in the next ESCoE webinar with Russell Black: tinyurl.com/5863wjvb
Find out in the next ESCoE webinar with Russell Black: tinyurl.com/5863wjvb
Evidence on productivity growth from Value Added Tax data for UK companies, 2005-2024 - ESCoE
This webinar presents new research on the quality and consistency of Value Added Tax data to measure economic growth.
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December 2, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Value Added Tax (VAT) data is fast, comprehensive, and already collected from all UK firms with turnover above £90,000. But how reliable is it for measuring economic growth?
Find out in the next ESCoE webinar with Russell Black: tinyurl.com/5863wjvb
Find out in the next ESCoE webinar with Russell Black: tinyurl.com/5863wjvb
The ways that statisticians and governments measure the economy were developed in the 1940s, when key economic problems were completely different from those of today.
Read ESCoE Research Director Paul Schreyer's review of
@dianecoyle1859.bsky.social's latest book: tinyurl.com/4mwf49tv
Read ESCoE Research Director Paul Schreyer's review of
@dianecoyle1859.bsky.social's latest book: tinyurl.com/4mwf49tv
Rethinking economic measurement: A review of Diane Coyle’s The Measure of Progress - ESCoE
ESCoE Research Director Paul Schreyer reviews Diane Coyle’s latest book 'The Measure of Progress: Counting what really matters'.
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December 1, 2025 at 1:58 PM
The ways that statisticians and governments measure the economy were developed in the 1940s, when key economic problems were completely different from those of today.
Read ESCoE Research Director Paul Schreyer's review of
@dianecoyle1859.bsky.social's latest book: tinyurl.com/4mwf49tv
Read ESCoE Research Director Paul Schreyer's review of
@dianecoyle1859.bsky.social's latest book: tinyurl.com/4mwf49tv
A new ESCoE discussion paper by Andrea De Polis, Ana Galvao and Ivan Petrella explores how high-frequency data (like debit card spending) can help us track UK economic activity on a weekly basis: tinyurl.com/376vm869
Weekly estimates help anticipate official releases and improve decision-making.
Weekly estimates help anticipate official releases and improve decision-making.
November 28, 2025 at 10:35 AM
A new ESCoE discussion paper by Andrea De Polis, Ana Galvao and Ivan Petrella explores how high-frequency data (like debit card spending) can help us track UK economic activity on a weekly basis: tinyurl.com/376vm869
Weekly estimates help anticipate official releases and improve decision-making.
Weekly estimates help anticipate official releases and improve decision-making.
Read more about our work on microdata in this interview with Marta Paczos: www.escoe.ac.uk/introducing-...
From next Monday, I will be looking to build a research sector on productivity, firms and markets at @theifs.bsky.social, and also spending more time helping the @escoeorg.bsky.social develop UK microdata. If this sounds of interest, please get in touch!
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November 25, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Read more about our work on microdata in this interview with Marta Paczos: www.escoe.ac.uk/introducing-...